Snapshots of discoveries, experiences and places from my wanderings

Tag: Italy

It was our last day in Florence and I was up very early as always; after a quick breakfast I left the hotel for Santa Maria Del Fiore. The day before, while strolling around town, I noticed a long queue on one side of the famous cathedral. I found out that it was an entrance… Read More The view was worth the climb

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We took the early train from Lucca to La Spezia because I wanted to be at Riomaggiore at that time of the day when the sunlight illuminating the colorful cliff side houses at a certain angle accentuates the uneven and dramatic perspective. But what should have taken us just a little more than two hours… Read More Due delle Cinque

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I am drawn to places that are off the usual tourist route, so I chose Lucca as our second base in Tuscany. Not only is the town charming and peaceful, it is only a short drive or train ride to Pisa and the Cinque Terre. Lucca is surrounded by massive walls built in the 16th century.… Read More Lovely Lucca